The government's national health insurance plan topped the agenda at a recent healthcare conference at Sun City. But exactly how it will affect you was not revealed, and there is still much debate on the issue. Read Laura du Preez's report "New health plan still veiled - but get ready for big changes". Illustration: Colin Daniel
Keep your eyes open when you appoint executors and trustees2010-08-28 An area that generates a steady stream of reader complaints to Personal Finance is the administration of trusts - particularly testamentary trusts that are set up on the death of the benefactor - and the estates of people who have died.
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Financial planning for every stage of your life2010-08-28 Your financial goals will change as you move through the stages of your life. It is therefore important that your financial plan is a flexible road map that reflects where you are and where you want to be. At the recent series of meetings of the acsis/Personal Finance Financial Planning Club, Pat Blamire, a Certified Financial Planner at Chartered Wealth Solutions and a finalist in this year's Per...
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Exactly what the government's proposed national health insurance system will entail and what it will cost you remain speculation at this stage. But some of the ideas that are likely to feature in the proposals were discussed at a recent medical scheme conference. Personal Finance looks at what the new health system could entail, as well as other important issues that affect your healthcare cover, such as rising costs and the guideline tariffs on which your benefits are based.
Also in our weekend print edition:
Your financial plan should be a flexible one that adapts to your life stage.
The administration of trusts that are set up in terms of wills causes a stream of complaints.
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